Does it work on wet leaves?

Poorly. Wet, matted leaves tend to clog the brushes and stick to the hopper. Wait for dry conditions or rake the wettest patches first.

How big a yard is it suited to?

Small to mid-size, flat lawns. The 26-inch width and 3.5 cu ft hopper mean frequent dumping on large properties or heavy leaf falls.

Yes. The handle, hopper and brushes arrive unassembled, and brush height needs adjusting before first use.

Yes, dry clippings are its strong suit. Damp clippings clump and can clog the brush housing.

It collects debris instead of scattering it, which saves raking afterward. A blower is faster over large areas and handles wet leaves better.

The handle folds down to reduce its footprint, though the hopper still takes up floor space in a shed or garage.

At Lowe's, for $112.99, as of our latest check.

$112.99at Lowe'sChecked Nov 9

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